noun
- a hard, dark wood with purple streaks from a Brazilian tree, used for fine furniture and decorative items
Examples
- The antique cabinet was made of beautiful kingwood with intricate inlay work.
- Kingwood is prized by furniture makers for its distinctive purple grain.
- The violin bow featured elegant kingwood fittings.
- French cabinetmakers of the 18th century often used kingwood for luxury pieces.
- The jeweler’s workbench had drawers made from polished kingwood.
- Kingwood veneer adds an exotic touch to modern furniture designs.